Insite Guides 2019 Heart of the Home Guide | Page 6

Holley’s Window Fashions & Interiors Getting Your Home Holiday Ready The holidays are here! To get ready, take a fresh look around your home as if seeing it through the eyes of a first-time visitor. Your home should be welcoming from the moment someone drives up to your curb or driveway. Are your flowers and shrubbery groomed? • Trim any dead or unshapely, overgrown shrubs. Get rid of any weeds that may have popped up during recent rains. • Fresh mulch and some blooming, colorful flowers add much to the outside beauty of your home. How about your front door? • Your front door may need to be cleaned or refreshed with a fresh coat of paint. Holiday decorations add a festive touch. Mission Ranch Luxury Living in a Close-Knit Community Dreaming of luxury living with a close-knit community feel? Mission Ranch is calling. Inspired by Texas’ historic missions and infused with classic Hill Country style, College Station’s first truly master-planned community, Mission Ranch, is a stunning, richly wooded community rooted in togetherness. 12 • When someone steps through the front door, what do they experience? • The foyer of the home sets a mood and should be well-lit and reflect the owners’ interests and personality. • Don’t forget the sense of smell is very important. A nice, light fragrance of spice or pine reminds one of special holidays. ready snacks.  These few tips may help you get started as you make your home ready for holiday entertaining. For more information, visit holleyswindowfashions.com or call (979) 690-8889. Take note of the kitchen. Do your countertops look a bit cluttered? • Remove extra items that are not decorative or are not in use. Small items such as coffee creamer (in a nice container) and sugar look nice on a tray. • A pretty fruit bowl can be both decorative and serve as Located at the intersection of Deacon and Holleman Drive, the community rests in the heartland of College Station where culture thrives and traditions, both old and new, are celebrated. Mission Ranch features new homes from the $350s by premier Texas builders: Blackstone Homes, Caldwell Homes, David Weekley Homes, Magruder Homes, Mariott Homes, Omega Builders, Pitman Custom Homes, and Ravenna Homes. From gated patio homes to beautiful custom homesites and everything in between, Mission Ranch offers a variety of floorplans suited for every season of life. INSITE November/December 2019 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Developed by Caldwell Communities, Mission Ranch offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Incredible amenities include acres of green space, miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, a private lake, stunning clubhouse, state-of-art fitness center, and a resort-style pool. Mission Ranch is zoned to highly acclaimed College Station ISD and home to River Bend Elementary School. For more information, stop by the onsite Welcome Center or visit MissionRanchTX.com.